Eda
Eda is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or strife (derived from roots like ead or ed).
Origin and history
Eda is a short feminine name of Germanic and Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from roots meaning strife, battle, or wealth. It has historically served as both an independent name and a diminutive for names like Edith or Edwina. In the United States, it is a rare name that enjoyed greater popularity around the turn of the 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,208 babies in the United States have been named Eda since 1880. It ranks #2711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1972.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.6 %)
- CA (24.2 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- MA (7.9 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 305 |
| 1890-1900 | 380 |
| 1900-1910 | 296 |
| 1910-1920 | 685 |
| 1920-1930 | 706 |
| 1930-1940 | 360 |
| 1940-1950 | 293 |
| 1950-1960 | 276 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 145 |
| 2010-2019 | 185 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Eda
- Eda LeShan: Writer, Psychologist
Fun facts
- Besides its Anglo-Saxon roots, Eda is also used in Turkish, where it means manner, attitude, or grace.
- The name Eda was most frequently given to American babies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.